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1996 Vauxhall Omega

Black Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

78,507 mi
Last recorded78,507 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2020
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Omega115,123 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK66 YOU
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2020 78,507 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 73,944 miles

both rear tyre perished

Fail 26 Apr 2019 73,940 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch x2 (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced centre floor to sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

both rear tyre perished

Pass 10 May 2018 70,455 miles

Rear tyres perished

Fail 30 Apr 2018 70,453 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear tyres perished

Pass 2 May 2017 66,465 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded

Offside Front coil spring corroded

Offside Rear tyre cracking

nearside and offside front suspension arms corroded

Pass 3 May 2016 65,137 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion evident nearside and offside front lower suspension arms

nearside and offside front chassis corrosion evident

nearside and offside front inner brake discs corroded

nearside and offside headlamp lenses worn/slightly reduced output

Fail 3 May 2016 65,137 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion evident nearside and offside front lower suspension arms

nearside and offside front chassis corrosion evident

nearside and offside front inner brake discs corroded

nearside and offside headlamp lenses worn/slightly reduced output

Pass 6 May 2015 63,891 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

corrosion evident nearside and offside front chassis

corrosion evident offside front inner wheel arch

cracking evident nearside and offside rear tyre sidewalls

cracking evident offside front tyre sidewalls

front to rear fuel pipe corroded

offside headlamp lens worn/slightly reduced output

Pass 15 Apr 2014 62,229 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside and offside rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2013 60,388 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion evident offside front chassis/steering box mount

nearside and offside rear metal brake pipes corroded

nearside floorpan corroded

offside front to rear fuel pipes corroded

rear centre lamp(possible stop lamp) not working

signs of possible slight fuel leak evident offside front to rear fuel pipe/s

Pass 5 Jan 2012 58,522 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside and offside front coil springs slightly corroded

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of nearside and offside outer body-sills

surface corrosion nearside and offside floorpan areas

Pass 30 Jun 2010 55,215 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 93,347 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 91,734 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 90,397 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 89,005 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 89,005 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 27 Apr 2006 89,002 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Omega?

Based on 680,295 MOT tests across 93,349 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
5,710
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
93,349
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 55,888
Brake pipe excessively corroded 41,985
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 27,717
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 18,762
coil spring incomplete 18,025
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K66 YOU is a 1996 Vauxhall Omega in Black with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 1996 Vauxhall Omega models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 115,123 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Omega fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 55,888 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K66 YOU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Omega typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 30 years old, this Vauxhall Omega is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K66 YOU is a 1996 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 24 August 1996.

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